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Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical ChronographvsTissot Chrono L

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Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph
SpinnakerFleuss Mechanical Chronograph
MSRP $550
Chrono L
TissotChrono L
MSRP $475
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph

Owners widely report a split on build quality, with some finding the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph's construction unimpressive due to issues like a poorly seated bezel and crooked indices, while others praise its robustness and aesthetic appeal. The unique dial features character hands and glowing eyes serving as subdials and a 24-hour indicator, though the chronograph function is limited to 60 minutes. On balance, the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph elicits divided opinions on its build quality, with its artistic dial design being a notable, albeit polarizing, feature.

From video reviewers

The Spinnaker Googly Black's notable strength is its reported water-resistance of 300 fathoms or 550 metres. A weakness of this watch is its lume brightness, which is somewhat lacking. Reviewers disagree on the watch's ideal size, with one reviewer noting its slimmed-down design and the other mentioning its overall size and 26+ millimeter thickness.

Tissot Chrono L

Owners widely praise the Tissot Chrono L's attractive, expensive-looking design and vintage style, with some regretting its discontinuation. However, several owners report issues with misaligned subdials and date windows, and one noted the chronograph second hand moved when stationary. Visibility in bright daylight is a drawback due to a shiny dial and reflective hands, and the signed buckle logo is a decal that easily rubs off. Some owners find the Tissot Chrono XL variants too large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners appreciate the Tissot Chrono L's aesthetic appeal and vintage charm, despite some concerns regarding dial alignment and legibility.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph43mm
Chrono L42mm
Power Reserve
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph40h
Chrono L40h
Water Resistance
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph100m
Chrono L100m
MSRP
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph$550
Chrono L$475

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
10.97mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
42mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Arabic
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST1908
13 1/4'''
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$475
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